Welcome to Yoga with Miriam

Yoga is not one thing to everyone – it’s different things to millions of different people. We come to it for different reasons and we stay because of the profound impact is has on our minds and bodies. My story is no different.

I first came to yoga suffering bad sciatica pain. I could hardly stand up or sit comfortably. This was a result of bad posture and scoliosis developed during my younger years. I attended my first yoga class in 1991, and noticed how much better my body started to feel. Over time, my posture improved and the pain disappeared. With regular practice, I discovered yoga’s benefits in both body and mind, planting a seed that has never stopped growing.

“This was my turning point to start studying yoga and become a teacher myself, with an innate desire to delve deeper and find out how this was at all possible. I have never looked back.”

Having studied various disciplines of yoga, I now teach a ‘gentle flow’ style of yoga. You can get acquainted with this style in one of my free yoga videos over on my YouTube channel. I bring together physical yoga asana practice with stimulating non-dogmatic philosophy to create a conscious experience of presence and living wisdom in the body and in the heart.

My classes are informative and fun and are influenced by my belief in practising with awareness and intention, developing breath awareness, finding meditative peace, learning correct postural alignment, and celebrating the joy that is yoga!

I’m an experienced Yoga Teacher ERYT® 500, Yoga Teacher Trainer (RYS® 500 + YACEP®), Yoga Australia Senior Level 3 Registered Teacher, mentor and doula, and have been blessed to have studied with many wonderful teachers to guide my path since 1996. I’m also an experienced meditation teacher, having studied with Swami Muktananda in the Satyananda tradition since 1998. I also hold an advanced certificate in Meditation from ACMM.

Although now Glass House Mountains, Qld-based, I’ve taught yoga and meditation in Bali, Singapore and in my native country, the Netherlands. Although I still speak fluent Dutch, I find it easier to teach in English! Yoga is a lifestyle - a union of mind, body, and spirit. It is a wonderful melting pot of colour, culture, vibrance, and love. I want nothing more than to provide you with the opportunity to connect with yourself, free of judgment, with love and without hesitation.

Drop me an email, or connect with me on one of my social pages.

“I believe that yoga offers us an opportunity to rediscover our true selves, to rediscover the deep sense of calm and wellbeing that is always within; and that when we bring the energy of the heart and the mind into alignment, truly great things can happen!”

"Everyone has a purpose in life ... a unique gift or special talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of our own spirit which is the ultimate goal of all goals."

- Deepak Chopra

As a long-time yogi and yoga teacher, I have learnt that all the answers we seek are already inside of us; sometimes we just need a little guidance to unveil all that is true along the way. Incorporated in my work is a real focus on enhancing quality of life by helping people connect with who they truly are. I’m pleased to be able to offer the below additional services to my yoga classes and courses.

I am a big believer in the power of collaboration. Harnessing the energy of two coming together for a common goal can garner astounding results. I enjoy building strong reciprocal relationships with likeminded people and brands and welcome any opportunities to work together.

Check out my recent collaboration with QAGOMA as the gallery’s Quiet program instructor for mindfulness meditation and yoga in the gallery and yoga and meditation for kids.